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Bertha, Mildred, Clarence; Check out the most popular baby names from 1901

In recent years, Emmas, Abbies, Michaels and Jacobs have dominated the list of most popular baby names. But there was a time when Berthas, Myrtles, Clarences and even Alberts were the reigning names.

This slideshow runs through the most popular baby names from 1901, a year when more horses were roaming the streets than cars, broadcast radio didn't exist and William McKinley was president. The source for the names is the Social Security Administration.

So, here are the most popular baby names in reverse order from 1901. The names will be displayed in a graphic above the captions. Ladies first…

Some things never change; Emma was also one of most popular baby names in 2011 – No. 3 to be exact.

Grace was also a popular name for girls in 2011, coming in at No. 16.

Lillian is not one of the most popular names today, but "Lily" is. It ranked No. 15 in 2011.

Elizabeth is another name still popular today. In 2011, it was the 11th most popular name for girls.

Ah. Baby Ruth. How sweet.

And now for the boys.

I have a feeling this one might be making a comeback in say 10 to 20 years. You can thank Twilight fans for the millions of little Edwards yet to be born.

To be clear this is William, NOT, will.i.am. Actually, this is another oldie but a goodie. William is also on the 2011 most popular list. It ranked No. 3.

It's hard to believe, but John, a tremendously popular name for years, did not make the top 25 for boys in 2011. But back in 1901, it was tops.

We hope you enjoyed this look at the most popular baby names from 1901.

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